Arrest made in historical sex assaults

TORONTO - Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect in connection with alleged sexual assaults they say happened at an Ontario farm more than 30 years ago.

They allege the incidents occurred between 1977 and 1983 at a Sagamore Farm group home in Parham, Ont., about 300 kilometres east of Toronto.

Police say it is alleged that three boys between the ages of 10 and 12, who were staying at the farm, were sexually assaulted by a man who worked at the site.

They say 63-year-old Philip Wood, of Toronto, was arrested Thursday.

Wood has been charged with four counts of gross indecency and four counts of indecent assault on a male and will appear in a Toronto court on Sept. 9.

Police believe there may be more victims.

By The Canadian Press

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(1) Comment

By Colette|AUGUST 22, 2014 02:13 PM

Just because it happened a long time ago, that is no reason not to bring the perpetrator to justice if he is guilty. That is what our justice system is for and the courts will decide if there is enough evidence to take it to trial. In addition, by bringing this to light, if there are other victims they may come forward. Sexual abuse/assault affects a person the rest of their lives and if a victim can get justice and some sense of closure, then they should have the chance have that.